Definitions

blindside

[blahynd-sahyd] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd /

NOUN

blow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump concussion impact jab jolt kick punch shock slap stroke uppercut

STRONG

KO bang bash bat belt biff bop buffet clip clout clump collision crack cut ding jar knock knockout lick percussion poke pound rap slam slug smack smash sock strike swat swing swipe thrust thump thwack wallop whack whomp zap

WEAK

knuckle sandwich

Example Sentences

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Blindside blocks: On punt and kick returns, officials will be watching for blockers hitting opponents in the head and/or neck area.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2016

Blindside protector Ryan Clady is the only member of Denver’s remodeled offensive line returning to the same position in 2015.

From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2015

Blindside flanker Strokosch is joined in the back row by captain Kelly Brown and the No8 David Denton, with Barclay a substitute.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2012

Blindside Ferris was yellow-carded for the tackle on Ian Evans which led to Leigh Halfpenny's late penalty which sealed the .

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2012

In a post titled "Why We Often Blindside Companies," Arrington wrote that by failing to filter her news through TechCrunch, Fake had landed herself in the blog's doghouse.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2011

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